Berlusconi TV group expected to quit race for Polish broadcaster TVN, sources say

Wirtualna Polska Holding SA

11/02/2025 11:23

MILAN, Feb 11 (Reuters) - MFE-MediaForEurope  MFEB.MI ,
the TV group controlled by Italy's Berlusconi family, is
expected to drop out of the race for Polish broadcaster TVN, two
sources close to the matter told Reuters.
    One of the people said the Milan-listed company would likely
focus on other potential M&A targets as Polish bidders are seen
in pole position for a TVN deal.
    A spokesperson for MFE declined to comment.
    Polish representatives for Warner Bros Discovery  WBD.O ,
which owns TVN, did not immediately respond to an e-mailed
request for comment.
    Reuters reported last month that MFE had filed a preliminary
bid for TVN's free-to-air business. 
    TVN has attracted non-binding bids also from Polish
businessman Michal Solowow and media group WP Holding.
    

 (Reporting by Elvira Pollina, additional reporting by Anna
Koper in Warsaw; Editing by Crispian Balmer)
 ((elvira.pollina@thomsonreuters.com;))